Exercise
Discover the right type/amount of physical activity and how to have an enjoyable experience exercising!
Exercise Basics
In this HeartStrong.com video/article we are going to talk about basic concepts of exercise for heart health and the approach that HeartStrong.com...
The HeartStrong.com program consists of education about different the types of exercises, the amount and intensity of these exercises you should do and...
Aerobic exercise, also known as “cardio”, is any exercise that elevates your heart rate and your breathing rate for a prolonged period of time. The...
Resistance training, also known as “strength training” or “weight lifting”, is an anaerobic exercise (does not use oxygen) that causes the muscles to...
Flexibility training, also known as “stretching”, is an important part of a complete exercise program. This type of exercise helps to keep your body...
Balance training is the last type of exercise and can be helpful in many ways. Having good balance helps with daily activities such as walking and...
Lets now go through some terms that you may have heard just to be sure you can have a clear understanding of the concepts that you need to know...
Monitoring your heart rate is very important when doing most exercises, especially aerobic exercises like walking or jogging. You want to avoid very...
Burning fat is important during exercise. If the wrong exercise or intensity is performed, you may simply burn carbohydrates and even break down muscle...
Knowing how many calories that you burned during an exercise session is very important. Quite a few people will feel like they did a great workout...
Getting started with an exercise program can seem like an overwhelming task, especially if you have never really exercised before. HeartStrong.com has...
Now we know the basic types of exercise, terminology and some other important facts about exercising. Start to think about what type of aerobic...
In this HeartStrong.com video/article, we are doing to discuss the recommendations from the American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease...
The CDC actually has more aggressive recommendations for physical activity for adults. They initially recommend one of three options:
The recommendations from the American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control do vary a little, however it is clear that the amount of...
Physical Activity Recommendations
Getting Started
In this HeartStrong.com video/article, we are going to help you figure out how to get yourself going on a regular exercise routine that is right for...
While it is quite rare for a doctor to tell a patient they shouldn’t exercise, everyone’s personal medical situation is different. Especially if you...
Having a baseline for your fitness level and overall health is very helpful to monitor your progress. Here are a few things, depending on your...
Enjoying your physical activity is absolutely critical to keeping yourself healthy for life. Never choose to do something that you dislike just for the...
The equipment that you will need for your program will of course depend on the type of exercises that you chose to do. Be sure as you get started that...
People are busy and exercise takes time. There is no way around it. As you start your HeartStrong.com Heart Health Program, there will be increasing...
Taking the right organized approach to your physical activity program will go a long way to your overall success getting heart healthy. Keep those 5...
In this HeartStrong.com video/article, we are going to talk about physical activity and exercise in people who have heart disease or those who are at...
Exercising at moderate to vigorous intensity, even if you have heart disease, is thought to be quite safe. There is not a large amount of research on...
Exercising with Heart Disease
Strength Training
In this HeartStrong.com video/article, we are going to talk about strength training, including how you should approach strength training for heart...
Strength training can be fun and rewarding. Do not think of strength training as “bodybuilding”. These are two completely different things....
While the recommendations for strength training in men versus women do not technically differ (both should strength train twice weekly), there are some...
Here are some basic concepts, mistakes to avoid and simple rules to keep in mind as you start strength training in order to make your exercise safe,...
Aerobic Exercise
In this HeartStrong.com video/article, we are going to discuss aerobic exercise and your heart health. Aerobic exercise is any activity that requires...
Pretty much everyone walks, but to use walking as the form of aerobic activity to get your heart healthy there are some important things to keep in...
Many of the same rules that apply to walking also hold true for jogging or running such as starting slow and working your way up and not increasing...
While bicycling is an excellent exercise for heart health, it does require the most equipment and maintenance of all the aerobic exercises unless you...
Getting in to the pool can be great for those of you with arthritis or joint issues, but it is also an excellent aerobic exercise for anyone looking to...
Many other activities can count towards your aerobic activity including certain sports like basketball or soccer, aerobics or dancing. Also, you can...
Keeping your intensity level at the right place will help assure that you are getting the proper heart health benefits with your activity and help to...
Everyone should be able to find an aerobic exercise that they like or they can mix up different types. Aerobic exercise is crucial to optimal heart...
Making Exercise Fun
In this HeartStrong.com video/article, we are going to talk about some things that you can do to make your physical activity more enjoyable, which will...
Many people don’t like the way exercise makes them feel. This is usually because they started their exercise program way too intense. Take it easy and...
Some people are “introverted” and like to exercise alone to have some quiet time to themselves. Many people, however, really need the company of...
Playing always sounds like fun. Play Wi Fit or play tennis or play basketball. Competitive sports or just intermural for fun. How about playing with...
Music can pass the time quickly as you exercise. Apps like Spotify even help you by having you enter your pace of your work-out, then they create a...
Some people find a type of exercise that they love and stick to it forever. This is great since it keeps it simple and you can really progress at the...
Having new workout clothes or gear can help get you motivated. If you look good or have the best gear you will feel more confidence, you will be more...
Don’t stress out over reaching your goals quickly or progressing your physical fitness at a rapid pace. Just take your time and relax! You will get...
Making a high goal can be helpful. A great way to do this is to sign up for a community event such as a 5K, a triathlon (perhaps a half-triathlon or...
All this talk about the gym, exercise gear and monitoring heart rate can all be a bit overwhelming at first. If you prefer to just keep it simple, just...
What is more fun than watching that weight go down on the scale or seeing your muscles grow with strength training? Make a chart or graph and see the...